UnsCripted Medicine

Join not one, but two of the UnsCripted Medicine co-hosts as they chat with Dr. Olivia Urbanowicz about the ins and outs of medical education. After completing her residency in emergency medicine by way of Taming the SRU, Dr. Urbanowicz continued her training with a medical education fellowship. On this episode, we dive into the current state of medical education and what's on the horizon.  ...

The newest UCCOM and podcast alum, Dr. Matt Orischak, sits down with Meera to talk about his time in medical school. Listen in for his words of wisdom on a variety of topics, from Step 1 study tricks to balancing life during third year. Enjoy his unique perspective on being part of the first “COVID class” AND the first cohort to take Step 1 pass/fail.   Contact: orischmg@mail.uc.edu Send us Fan Ma...

Andrew's guest on this episode is Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the provision of healthcare to the unsheltered homeless directly where they live. Tune in to hear about his visionary philosophy that led to the creation of the Street Medicine Institute, and how sometimes the best healthcare we can provide is by...

Sarah sits down with Dr. Rana Awdish, author of In Shock,  a critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own critical illness. She shares some of the moments from her book with added lessons on how to truly care for those who are suffering.  Dr. Awdish is the current Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Henry Ford Hospital. She also serves as Medical Director of Care Experie...

Join Andrew, Matt, Molly, and Sarah, and welcome the newest voices on the Team, Meera and Megan, in a lively episode from the studio at the 1819 Innovation Center. We delve into the creative and personal sides of medical education, discussing everything from a medical student Olympics to the hobbies that keep us balanced. Plus, we explore the groundbreaking topic of hand transplants and the ethics...

What is normalized deviance? It's likely something that you have witnessed before and after listening, we hope you'll begin to recognize it. As trainees, we are in a unique position to identify normalized deviance. We have not participated in the system long enough for "deviant" behavior to feel normal. That feeling you get when you look around the room and exchange glances wit...

Sarah chats with two super neat physicians, Dr. Niralee Patel & Dr. Sharmeela Saha, about kidneys! Learn more about what it takes to become a kidney doctor and how it’s a multi-disciplinary profession. Bonus points if you can remember what foods are high in potassium (hint: think beyond bananas)!  Guest email contacts: niralee.patel@uc.edu and sharmeela.saha@uc.edu Helpful links:             ...

In this episode, Andrew and Matt are joined by 3 of the creators of the web app known as NovaCards. NovaCards is a machine-learning tool that enhances study efficiency for medical students by helping them finding and creating flashcards out of the vast information of medical school lectures that you give it. Listen as they delve into the world of AI in medicine, its evolving role, current capabili...

What makes a diagnosis? What does a diagnosis even mean? Andrew is joined by Dr. Bruce Cohen, MD, PhD, director of the program for Neuropsychiatric Research at McLean Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, about how the diagnostic terms we use can sometimes be harmful to our patients and may not even effectively communicate what is causing their symptoms. Tune in to hear h...

With the start of this new series, we are taking a look at service organizations around Cincinnati, starting with Cradle Cincinnati.  In this episode we discuss the social inequities of infant mortality, ways Cradle Cincinnati addresses these inequities, and ways medical students can become involved. For anyone interested in volunteering, check out these links! Cradle Cincinnati website: Cradle Ci...

Join Sarah as she meets two awesome physicians from the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) at CCHMC! Dr. Cassandra Conrad and Dr. Sara Williams are super neat docs who use their passions to integrate care for their complex patients. DBP is a growing field that achieves an impressive intersection of specialty and primary care in medicine--stay tuned for all their great adv...

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Dr. Alison Sheets, to talk about how she has meshed her career in medicine with her passion for climbing and the outdoors. In addition to being an emergency medicine physician, she is also the medical director of Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, an all volunteer organization that is one of the oldest and most experienced search and rescue organizations in the count...

We've all been told that setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals (i.e., SMART goals) is the secret to success.  While the framework itself is easy enough to understand, actually sitting down and writing goals, let alone good ones, can be daunting. In this episode, rising M4 Joe Walden sits down with Molly to discuss all things goal-related. Joe shares his insi...

Tune in to hear Matt and Andrew speak with M2s Rory, Mackenzie, and Claire about their experience as summer interns with UCCOM's Urban Health Project. Urban Health Project (UHP) is a student-run non-profit organization formed by UCCOM students in 1986 with the goal of improving community-based healthcare and providing medical students with meaningful service-learning opportunities. Rory, Mack...

Join Sarah as she chats with Ishita Dubey, a second-year medical student, about UC's Medical Spanish / Latino Health Elective. Ishita is a California native who is learning to call Cincinnati home--we're so lucky to have her! More about the MSLHE: https://med.uc.edu/diversity/medical-spanish-elective Practice your Spanish to Ishita's favs: Reggaeton songs: SAOKO – ROSALÍA; No Me Con...

To kickoff Season 5, we have veterans Matt and Molly, along with our newest podcast members Andrew and Sarah, discussing good, bad, and hot takes about our favorite fruits. We also discuss our visions for this season of the podcast and Andrew passes along some great life advice. And if you hang around long enough, check out what we've been listening to when we're on the other side of the...

Chin up soldier and get ready to learn about "Operation: Application". For today's mission, you will learn the ins and outs of top-secret program Alpha-Mike-Charlie-Alpha-Sierra. You will be equipped with a "holistic" set of armor and be set out to complete at least three meaningful field experiences. Should you choose to undertake this mission, know that a personal statem...

In this episode, Andrew is joined by two of his classmates: Delia Sosa and Carson Hartlage to discuss their role in advocacy with the AMA, the state of transgender healthcare and, specifically, how bans on gender affirming care are impacting access to the standard of care for transgender children across the country. Keep listening after their conversation to hear from Elizabeth Bonham, a civil rig...

In the latest episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, listen in as we navigate the complexities of medical licensing, the erosion of expertise, and the pursuit of truth in medicine. Hosting this week is Andrew who is joined by two guests: Dr. Richard Baron (CEO, ABIM) and Professor Carl Coleman (JD, Seton Hall Law School) who published a thought-provoking paper titled Protecting the Legitimacy...

Join Sarah for an exciting conversation with Dr. María Paz Moreno, PhD, who is a poet, literary critic, food writer and professor at the University of Cincinnati. Together, they explore the food we eat and its intersection with culture, community and health. Listen to the end for some recipe inspiration, and browse the show notes if you're hungry for more information!  María Paz's person...

One of our newest alums of the podcast, Dr. Alex Gillotte, sits down to reflect on her last four years at UCCOM before she heads to University of Colorado for her Med-Peds residency. Tune in to hear her pearls on what to look for in a residency program, how you can transform rounds into a more patient-centered experience, and what playlists got her through the longest days of medical school! Conta...

Newly-degreed Dr. Rachel Holloway, a Cincinnati native and graduated podcast alum, sits down with Sarah to talk about her last four years at UCCOM. She has many pearls of wisdom to share, including how to navigate Step 1 and move into the clinical years of learning. Tune in to see what department our newest triple-Bearcat heads to on July 1! Contact: hollowrm@mail.uc.edu Send us Fan Mail

An Ohio lifer, Dr. Gartner grew up in Newark before earning her bioengineering degree from Miami University and then completing medical school at the Ohio State University.  All the way from Seattle, Washington, Dr. Sarah Gartner joins host Molly Carroll to share her experience as an emergency medicine chief resident. We chat about Airlift (the PNW's version of Air Care for us Cincinnati folk...

In this episode co-hosts Rachel Holloway and Alex Gillotte sit down to have a Med Ed discussion. Through being students themselves and being a part of the longitudinal Clinical Teaching Elective at UCCOM, they realized that there are various things that we do as clinical teachers that are not beneficial for learners, and may actually harm them! Topics 1) Not dedicating time for feedback  (Time 03:...

Ever thought about joining the Military while also becoming a physician? Looking for ways to serve your country while also obtaining benefits such as getting medical school paid for? Tune into this episode as Elsa Haile tells us about the Health Professions Scholarship Program, why she joined, what her experience was like and what her future in the Army holds. Show Notes: 1. AAMC's Guide to t...